More Than 700 Guests Across Malaysia and Singapore Embrace L’OCCITANE’s Growing 5-to-0 Reset Movement

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Source: Media Outreach KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA & SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2026 – More than 700 guests across Malaysia and Singapore recently came together to embrace L’OCCITANE en Provence’s growing 5-to-0 Reset movement, a community-led initiative encouraging individuals to pause, reset and reconnect through intentional self-care. Through immersive wellness experiences held … Read more

Amnesty International – Hong Kong: ‘Dismaying’ Tiananmen convictions part of campaign to erase Chinese history

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Source: Amnesty International 21 August 2026 Responding to the convictions of activists who organized Tiananmen vigils in Hong Kong, Amnesty International Hong Kong Overseas spokesperson Fernando Cheung said: “This dismaying verdict underlines how Hong Kong’s National Security Law is being used to punish people for peacefully remembering one of the darkest chapters in recent Chinese … Read more

Retail Sector – OOSHIES™ magic continues at FreshChoice with double giveaways this weekend

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Source: FreshChoice 21 August 2026 The magic is far from over at FreshChoice. To keep the excitement going and help Kiwis finish their collections, FreshChoice is excited to share that our stores still have Disney OOSHIES in stock. To help collectors of all ages track down those final elusive characters and complete their 40-figure sets, … Read more

Aviation Sector – Business transformation webinar

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Source: Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand Please save the date for an upcoming webinar on the Civil Aviation Authority’s Business Transformation programme. We’ll share more about why we’re undertaking Business Transformation, what it could mean for aviation participants, and how we’ll work with industry as the programme develops. The session will be led by … Read more

Trio charged following Northland burglaries

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Source: New Zealand Police Three people, including two youths, have been arrested and charged following a series of burglaries in the Northland region.  The arrests come after two commercial premises in Ruakākā and One Tree Point were targeted in recent weeks, with cash and a significant amount of alcohol among the items taken.  Detective Senior…

Young offenders’ getaway plans exhausted

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute: Senior Sergeant Sam Parata, Area Manager – Prevention Two prolific youth offenders went from wheels to heels after an attempted car theft. But their fancy footwork, and quick change of clothes, were no match for eagled-eyed CCTV operators and the Police dog unit. Rotorua Lakes Council CCTV operators first caught…

ISCA and ICAI Deepen Collaboration on AI Fluency and Professional Recognition

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Source: Media Outreach Collaboration could extend Singapore-developed AI training to ICAI’s members and students, alongside greater recognition of relevant professional learning SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2026 – The Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) and The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) are deepening their longstanding collaboration through two initiatives … Read more

New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology launches in Auckland

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Source: New Zealand Government The New Zealand Institute for Advanced Technology (NZIAT) has officially launched today in Auckland, marking a significant milestone in the reform of New Zealand’s science, innovation and technology system, says Auckland Minister Simon Watts, Science Technology and innovation Minister Penny Simmonds and Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown. NZIAT is New Zealand’s fourth…

Government to retain Clean Vehicle Standard

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Source: New Zealand Government The Government will retain a Clean Vehicle Standard for new and used vehicle imports, following a review of its settings, Transport Minister Chris Bishop says. “The Clean Vehicle Standard sets emissions targets for vehicles imported into New Zealand,” Mr Bishop says. “In 2025, it became clear that the Standard’s settings were…

Engineering His Future: Vietnamese Scholar Vo Xuan Dat Makes His Mark at CUHK

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2026 – At a time when Asian universities are competing globally for top talent, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is emerging as a destination of choice for high-achieving students across Southeast Asia. Among them is Vo Xuan Dat, a Vietnamese … Read more

NZ and Thailand launch Strategic Partnership

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Source: New Zealand Government Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and Thailand Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul have formally launched the New Zealand-Thailand Strategic Partnership in Auckland. “Prime Minister Anutin’s visit to New Zealand has set a clear direction for our relationship built over 70 years of friendship, trust and close connections between our people,” Mr Luxon says. The…

MSF Statement on Israeli Military’s decision to deny a criminal investigation into MSF killings and injuries

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Source: Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) 21 August Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) strongly condemns the decision by the Israeli Military Advocate General (MAG) to close, without opening a criminal investigation, the cases MSF itself submitted for review: the multiple attacks on an MSF convoy in Gaza City in November 2023 that killed … Read more

5.096 Million Units Exported in Six Months: Beyond the Headline Figure, China is Reshaping Global Automotive Rules

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Source: Media Outreach WUHU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2026 – In the first half of 2026, China’s auto exports hit a record high for a semi-annual period, totaling 5.096 million units. BYD and Chery have emerged as the primary drivers of this global expansion. Notably, Chery has maintained its position as … Read more

#legend Celebrates 10+ Years with Major Digital Milestone as Chairman Bruce Rockowitz Highlights Next Growth Chapter

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Source: Media Outreach HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 21 August 2026 – Hong Kong luxury lifestyle publication #legend has marked a major audience milestone as it surpasses 500,000 monthly readers, underscoring its continued growth after more than a decade of editorial storytelling across culture, watches & jewellery, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle. The … Read more

Premium Clean Exclusive Visitor Offers at Auckland Home Show 2026

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Source: Press Release Service Headline: Premium Clean Exclusive Visitor Offers at Auckland Home Show 2026 Award-winning New Zealand cleaning company, Premium Clean, invites Auckland homeowners to meet its team, explore cleaning solutions and enter special event giveaways The post Premium Clean Exclusive Visitor Offers at Auckland Home Show 2026 first appeared on PR.co.nz.

Ultimate Mechanics Reveals Some Hidden Maintenance EV Costs

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Source: Press Release Service Headline: Ultimate Mechanics Reveals Some Hidden Maintenance EV Costs Ultimate Mechanics highlights the importance of regular EV maintenance in Auckland to prevent costly repairs and maintain performance. Key areas include the high-voltage and 12V batteries, cooling systems, charging components, software, sensors, tyres, brakes, and suspension. The post Ultimate Mechanics Reveals Some…

Police seize $100k worth of methamphetamine, firearms and ammunition

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Source: New Zealand Police Attribute: Detective Senior Sergeant Michael Whitty Methamphetamine with an estimated street value of approximately $100,000, along with two handguns and ammunition have been seized following a targeted Police operation in Marlborough. A 39-year-old man appeared in the Blenheim District Court this week in relation to the seizures. He’s been remanded and…

Health – Workforce Hub Northern Region launches to strengthen primary care workforce

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Source: Workforce Hub Northern Region 21 August 2026 A new regional Workforce Hub designed to simplify workforce development, expand training opportunities and strengthen primary and community care across the Northern Region was officially launched yesterday by Health Minister Hon Simeon Brown. Delivered by ProCare and Total Healthcare on behalf of all 11 Primary Health Organisations … Read more

Australia – Household spending rises in July amid football World Cup and The Odyssey – CBA

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Source: Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) Friday, 21 August 2026 Australian household spending lifted by 0.6 per cent in July, with discretionary spending on experiences helping fuel the jump. Key stats: The strongest spending categories in July were insurance (1.2%), recreation (1.1%) and hospitality (1.0%). Discretionary spending lifted from 0.3% in June to 0.8% in … Read more

Advertising Sector – Smart Brands Prepare for Black Friday in August Before Ad Costs Climb 18% and Competition Jumps 40%

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Source: Billo August 21, 2026 Data from marketing platform Billo dated June to December 2025 shows Meta ad competition rose 40% between August and the November peak. Billo, which connects brands with creators to produce social video ads, says the brands that win Black Friday test their creative already in August. New Billo data shows … Read more

Universities – Climate reporting drives firms to build capability and seek external expertise – UoS

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Source: University of Sydney, Business School and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand 21 August 2026 Two reports highlight growing capability and valuable lessons for entities preparing for future reporting obligations. Australia’s largest organisations are shaping good practice in mandatory climate reporting, according to two new research reports from the University of Sydney Business School … Read more

Health sector – System-wide reform needed to improve access and affordability of surgery

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Source: Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) Friday 21 August 2026 The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) calls for focus on what sits behind the patient gap. More than 700 surgeons have identified pressures across Medicare, private health insurance, public hospital capacity and the distribution of the surgical workforce as barriers to Australians accessing … Read more

Last chance to complete your set: Woolworths announces final Disney OOSHIES™ Swap Day as stock runs out nationwide

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Source: Woolworths New Zealand 21 August 2026 – Woolworths teams nationwide are handing out their final Disney OOSHIES. To keep the magic going just a little longer and to help Kiwis finish their collections, Woolworths is hosting a second and final Swap Day this Saturday, 22 August, from 10AM to 12PM. The final event gives … Read more

PSA calls on Public Service Commission to withdraw te reo Māori parade guidance

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Source: Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi The Public Service Association Te Pūkenga Here Tikanga Mahi is deeply concerned by guidance recently issued by the Public Service Commission that discourages public servants from attending the annual Te Wiki o te Reo Māori parade. The union is warning that the guidance could have a … Read more

NZPFU rejects options to progress settlement of collective agreement negotiations

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Source: Fire and Emergency New Zealand Fire and Emergency is disappointed the New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union (NZPFU) has rejected its request to explore arbitration as a way to bring their long-running collective agreement negotiations to a conclusion. “We have been working in good faith, utilising all of the options available under the Employment Relations … Read more

EMA appoints Matthew Dearing as Head of Legal

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Source: Employers and Manufacturers Association (EMA) The EMA (Employers and Manufacturers Association) has appointed experienced employment lawyer Matthew Dearing as Head of Legal and General Counsel, strengthening its specialist support for New Zealand businesses at a time of significant workplace and employment law change. Throughout his career, Dearing has advised organisations ranging from small businesses … Read more

Tobacco sales continue to fall

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Source: New Zealand Government Newly published data shows a continued decline in the sale of cigarettes and tobacco, Associate Health Minister Casey Costello said today.  “The figures are encouraging and are consistent with the long-term fall in smoking rates,” Ms Costello says. “The latest annual tobacco returns show the volume of tobacco sold in New…